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Most livescope owners, me included, have the black box and monitor hooked to the starting battery.
It's obviously not a deep cycle battery so is the constant drawing down on it bad for the battery?
If yes, would a so called combination starting/deep cycle be better?
Thanks
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No idea, I have my Garmin stuff on a dedicated group 31 AGM deep cycle.
I have had zero issues.
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Livescope can pull @ 4.8a/hr max.... so, yeah (IMHO) it could drain your starting battery down quite a bit more than is good for the battery. Most people I know have gone to a dedicated battery just for the Livescope black box. I did, too.
Helix 10 Gen 2, Garmin 74sv, GLS 10, and Garmin 8610xsv all on starting battery (2 in parallel) along with live well aerator, lights (not often) and a couple other things. Fish all day with no issue whatsoever. Short 10 minute run between brushpiles keeps battery’s charged up just fine.
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2 Helix10G2s, 93+sv and GLS10 module on the starting battery, Duracell agm size 31.
I do put the helm Helix in standby mode when fishing the bow position.
Normally fish 5-7 hrs.
No problems so far.
To answer the original question. Starting battery are not built for deep discharges and hard recharging. For your situation you really need a dual purpose deep cycle battery....bigger the better....a group 29 or 31and of course a bank from a onboard charger hooked to it to charge it back up good when you get home.
"G" brings up a good point.
I should have given the agm model number as there are different battery specs for different agm batteries, some of which are listed as a combination or dual use.
These are the specs copied from the Sams site for the battery I use, 31DTMAGM
Description
Marine AGM batteries are specially designed for engine starting and the long, deep discharges typical of marine applications. The maintenance-free AGM design immobilizes electrolytes, making these batteries spillproof and leakproof, so they’re safe to use no matter how much your ship gets tossed. They are available in all popular marine sizes with abundant cranking power for quick, easy starting and all the reserve power necessary to keep your auxiliary equipment running strong. And they're backed by an 18-month free replacement guarantee*.
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Specifications
1 amp hour rate:68.2
100 amp hour rate:110
20 amp hour rate:105
3 amp hour rate:85
5 amp hour rate:86
6 amp hour rate:87.4
8 amp hour rate:90
Battery Electrolyte Composition:Glass Mat
Battery End Type:Top Post
Battery Purpose:Starting Lighting Instrumentation
BCI Group Size:31
CCA at 0 degrees F:800
Freight Class:65
MCA at 32 degrees F:1000
Minutes at 15 amps:348
Minutes at 25 amps:210
Minutes at 5 amps:1265
Minutes at 50 amps:87.4
Minutes at 75 amps:53
Minutes at 8 amps:706
Polarity:Left Positive
Reserve Capacity:200
Terminal Type:STUD/SAE
Volts:12
*For 18-month free replacement: Retail differences, disposal fees and taxes may apply
Posted core charge may apply - amount varies by state
Warranty
18 Month Free Replacement Warranty
Manufacturer Info
For additional questions or concerns regarding this product, please contact the Manufacturer's Customer Service Department at 1.888 - 844 - 7704
Assembled Country
USA
Component Country
USA
i can run livescope box for days off a small lawnmower battery,it is the 122 unit that pulls battery down,it did ok on starting battery however i put it on the lawnmower battery to see if i could get better picture but no better